In-Demand Sous chef Jobs in Essendon, Vic

Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)
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- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
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- Culinary experience
- Kitchen
- Kitchen experience
Head Chef – Busy Melbourne CBD Pub
Transit Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Kitchen experience
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Opening Team at Petit Crenn Melbourne | Culinary
Crenn Dining Group —Melbourne VIC
- $15,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen experience
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Opening Leadership Team: Petit Crenn Melbourne
Crenn Dining Group —Melbourne VIC
- $55,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant experience
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10d
Opening Team at Petit Crenn Melbourne | Front of House
Crenn Dining Group —Melbourne VIC
- $55,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant experience
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Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)

Refinery Group
St Kilda VIC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

Company Description

At Refinery Group, we hire for attitude as much as experience.

We're looking for the people who are the backbone of every great service. The people who take pride in their work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, support their teammates, and care about consistently delivering high standards. Technical skills can be taught, but attitude, reliability, teamwork, and a genuine passion for hospitality are what set great kitchen teams apart.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a senior culinary leadership role at one of Melbourne’s most exciting newly opened hospitality venues, The Saint Hotel.

This role plays a key part in refining standards, leading the team and continuing to shape the culinary direction of The Saint Hotel. Working closely with our senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving quality, consistency and performance across all kitchen operations.

You’ll bring strong leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.

Why Join Us

Shape one of Melbourne's most anticipated new hospitality destinations
Discounts across all Refinery Group businesses
Supportive leadership and a positive, collaborative team culture
Training and Master Classes with industry leading experts like Justin North and Liam Burns

Annual staff parties
Career pathways within our expanding hospitality portfolio
Training and development
Employee referral scheme – paying up to $600 per successful candidate
Free staff meals on shift
Join a passionate, ambitious team with a shared vision for excellence

What You’ll Do

As part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:

Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all services
Refine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction
Train, mentor and manage kitchen team performance
Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs
Oversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisation
Build a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture

About You

You’re an experienced, hands‑on kitchen leader who leads by example. You take pride in both people development and operational excellence. You’ll also bring:

5+ years experience in professional commercial kitchens
Proven experience as a Sous Chef of Head Chef
Strong leadership and communication skills
A calm, structured approach under pressure
A sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirements
Availability across nights, weekends and rotating rosters

Be Part of Something Special

Join us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbourne won’t forget.

Apply now — we’d love to hear from you.

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Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)

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